>Finally a gym opens in my middle of nowhere town >It only

>>39883432
By reading the fucking sticky.

>>39883432
Just buy your own proper rack retard

>>39883432
3pl8 is reasonable for beginners OP, but make sure you only bend your knees slightly and then come back up

Low reps high weight for strength, 3-5 reps
High reps low weight for size, 10-15 reps
Some of both, 5-8 reps

Work your way up from just the bar, adding weight to your sets until you can't do a full set.

>>39883479
This
don't forget to lean back a little too as you bend down, really activates those lower back muscles

>>39883432
Unrack, step back, do squats.
If your lifting a challenging weight, find a spotter.

>>39883432
1xF Stop Being A Fucking Pussy